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Do you have RSD? How to combat the rejection disorder that many unknowingly live with

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Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria is not yet formally recognized by the American Psychiatric Association .

It's called a dysphoria because in involved perceived rejection which oftentimes results in extreme feelings of unease.

People who live with RSD feel rejection so strongly, they can start to avoid interactions with others in an attempt to avoid rejection.

If your brain is saying everyone hates you, drown it out by pointing out how likable you are.

Ask if you just can't stop ruminating on if someone is upset with you or is no longer interested in being your friend, you can take a deep breath and ask.